Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home (Solo Placement)

Widnes, Cheshire

Competitive Salary + Sleep-In Payments
Full-Time | Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join a specialist solo placement children's home in Widnes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in providing exceptional care and support to a young person with complex emotional and behavioural needs within a nurturing and therapeutic environment.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help lead a dedicated team, ensuring the home delivers outstanding outcomes and maintains the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operation of the home.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Residential Support Workers to provide outstanding care.
• Promote positive outcomes for children and young people, encouraging independence, education and personal development.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed at all times.
• Assist with staff supervision, training, rota planning and performance management.
• Support the development and implementation of care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards.
• Build positive relationships with young people, families, local authorities and external professionals.
• Act as a role model, creating a warm, stable and supportive home environment.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide leadership when required.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

✔ Passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.

✔ Experienced in residential childcare, ideally within a solo or therapeutic placement setting.

✔ A confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.

✔ Resilient, empathetic and able to remain calm under pressure.

✔ Experienced in safeguarding and behaviour management strategies.

✔ Committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for young people.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Working towards or willing to undertake the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• Previous experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy Manager role.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and children's home standards.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and participate in an on-call rota.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and additional sleep-in payments

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive leadership team and positive working culture

Opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to a young person's life

If you're an experienced residential childcare professional looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can truly influence outcomes and help transform lives, we'd love to hear from you.